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DISSERTATION ON
A STUDY OF PAROTID SWELLINGS
Submitted to
THE TAMILNADU
DR.M.G.R.MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
in partial fulfillment of the requirement
for the award of degree of
M.S.DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH – I
GENERAL SURGERY
KILPAUK MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
THE TAMILNADU
DR.M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI
APRIL 2013
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that “A STUDY ON PAROTID SWELLINGS” is bonafide of
record done by Dr.ANU RAMESH, in the Department of General Surgery, Kilpauk
Medical College and Hospital, Chennai-10 during the post graduate course from 2010-
2013 under the guidance and supervision of Prof.P.N.SHANMUGASUNDARAM,
M.S., in partial fulfillment for the award of M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION,
BRANCH-I (GENERAL SURGERY) to be held in April 2013 under Tamilnadu Dr
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
Prof. P. N Shanmugasundaram M.S., Dr.P.Ramakrishnan M.D. D.L.O.,
The Professor and HOD, The Dean,
Department of surgery, Kilpauk Medical College
Kilpauk Medical College Chennai-10
Chennai-10
DECLARATION
I declare that this dissertation entitled “A STUDY ON PAROTID
SWELLINGS” is a record of work done by me in Department of General Surgery,
Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai-10 during my Post Graduate course from 2010-2013
under the guidance and able supervision of my unit Chief and Head of Department,
Department of General Surgery Prof.Dr.P.N.SHANMUGASUNDARAM M.S., it is
submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of M.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION-
BRANCH I (GENERAL SURGERY) to be held in April 2010 under the Tamilnadu
Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. This record of work has not been submitted
previously by me for the award of any degree or diploma from any other university.
Dr. Anu Ramesh
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I whole heartedly thank with gratitude Dr.P.RAMAKRISHNAN M.D. D.L.O.,
Dean, Government Kilpauk Medical College for having permitted me to carry out the
study and to utilize the clinical material in KMCH during the period of my study.
I am greatly indebted to Prof.Dr.P.N.SHANMUGASUNDARAM, M.S.,
Professor & Head of the Department of Surgery, Kilpauk Medical College for having
guided me throughout the period of this work.
I am grateful to Prof.RAJARAMAN, M.Ch, M.S., Professor and H.O.D.,
Department of Surgical Oncology, Government Royapettah Hospital for his immense
help and guidance in carrying out this study.
I thank my Assistant Professors Dr.B.SATHYA PRIYA, M.S.,
Dr.V.KOPPERUNDEVI, M.S., D.G.O. Dr.S.SURESH, M.S., D.A. and
Dr.S.RAJASEKAR, M.S., for their valuable advice, co-operation, guidance,
encouragement and help rendered during the entire period of my study. I sincerely thank
for the help and assistance rendered by my fellow postgraduates. I express my gratitude
to my parents for their help and undying support. Last but not the least; I thank all the
patients for their kind cooperation in carrying out the study successfully.
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Swellings of the parotid gland are of special interest to a surgeon’s keen eye.
These lesions are not only involved in diseases isolated to the parotid but can also
present as a part of a generalized systemic disorder, medical or surgical. For a
surgeon the interests lie in the probable origin of the swelling, its involvement of
the facial nerve, the variability in behavior, regarding the operability criteria and its
post-operative complications. A comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy of the
parotid and the prediction of the swelling behaviour can help not only in the
diagnosis but also in ensuring an apt management of the lesion and the patient.
AIMS:
This cohort study was conducted to analyse the following in our institution
1. The incidence of various of parotid swellings.
2. To discuss accuracy of FNAC in comparison to the histo-pathological
reports.
3. The various surgical modalities of treatment of parotid swellings applied .
4. To discuss the post-operative complications.
5. To compare findings of the above study with world statistics.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
The cohort study which included 45 patients was conducted at Kilpauk
medical college hospital and Government Royapettah Hospital from September
2010 to October 2012. Data was collected from the patients after obtaining an
informed consent. The demographic details of the patients and history of their
swelling was taken. The patients were examined and basic investigations
performed. Details regarding the FNAC report, surgical and non-surgical
management were noted. Post-operative complications were documented. The final
histopathological report was analysed and compared with the FNAC report.
Inclusion criteria were patients with parotid swellings neoplastic and non-
neoplastic and those above 12years of age. Exclusion criteria were patients with
parotid lesions due to systemic or metabolic illness and those with age less than 12
years.
CONCLUSION:
The analysis of the data of the study conducted at our institution provided us
with the following results:
1. Parotid lesions comprised of the most common salivary gland lesions in our
hospital.
2. Amongst the various lesions it was noted that benign tumours were the most
common and the least common were non-neoplastic disorders.
3. The sex incidence showed a similar distribution among both males and females
with the ratio being 1:1.25.
4. The mean age of presentation was 49 yearsand it was seen that the 4th and 7th
decades where the predominant age group for occurrence in case of benign and
malignant tumours respectively.
5. The lesions which were predominant in the non-neoplastic, benign and
malignant tumours groups where abscess, pleomorphic adenoma and
mucoepidermoid carcinomas respectively. These were found to be consistent
with the comparison made with world statistics.
6. FNAC correlated in a total of 39 out of 45 cases, i.e.86.67% of the cases.
The sensitivity and specificity for detection of benign tumors was found to be
93.75% and 100% respectively. In the case of malignant tumours the
sensitivity and specificity was found to be 87.5% and 100% respectively.
7. Patients presenting with facial nerve palsy was seen more amid the malignant
tumors.
8. Most commonly performed surgery was superficial parotidectomy. Completion
parotidectomy was performed in 2 cases and both were malignant tumors with
recurrence.
9. Facial nerve palsy and seroma formation were the commonest complication
noted post-operatively.
10. Radiotherapy was the most common non-surgical modality used and
administered more commonly post-operatively.
CONTENTS
S.NO TITLE PAGE NO.
1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE 2
3. AIM OF STUDY 57
4. MATERIALS AND METHODS 58
5. OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS 59
6. DISCUSSION 85
7. CONCLUSIONS 92
BIBILOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
PROFORMA
MASTER CHART
1
INTRODUCTION
Swellings of the parotid gland are of special interest to a surgeon’s
keen eye. These lesions are not only involved in diseases isolated to the
parotid but can also present as a part of a generalized systemic disorder,
medical or surgical. The patient would present invariably due to the
cosmetic problem. For a surgeon the interests lie in the probable origin of
the swelling, its involvement of the facial nerve, the variability in
behavior, regarding the operability criteria and its post-operative
complications. Patients in these cases present themselves to oncologists
and general surgeons alike for the same. A comprehensive knowledge of
the anatomy of the parotid and the prediction of the swelling behaviour
can help not only in the diagnosis but also in ensuring an apt management
of the lesion and the patient.
2
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
"It follows from the complex relations of the parotid that its entire
removal as a surgical procedure is an anatomical impossibility."
Sir Frederick Treves, Surgical anatomist
The parotid gland derives its name from the Greek word meaning
“para auricular” swelling. Surgical treatment of parotid tumors has been
greatly influenced by the intimate relationship of the facial nerve to the
gland. The intricacy of its anatomy to the neuro-vascular structures has
plagued anatomists and surgeons alike for years. McWhorter13
considered
that the gland was divided into two lobes, with an interconnecting
isthmus and the facial nerve passing around the isthmus and between the
two lobes. The consensus has changed over the years to believe that the
gland actually is divided into deep and superficial portions due to the
emergence of the facial nerve. The parotid duct was discovered in 1660
by Niels Stensen and hence named after him1. The first clinical
description of a parotid tumour was given in 1752 by Kaltshmeid,
whereas a classification of tumors was given by Berard in 1841. For
several years the parotid gland surgeries were performed with dismal
results with respect to the facial nerve preservation. In 1892, the first
attempt at total parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation was done by
Codreanu 1. It was Blair in 1912 with careful dissection observing keenly
for facial twitching while stimulating the nerve fibres devised the
3
technique for tumor removal with nerve preservation. But it was Sistrunk
in 1921 who stressed the importance of exposure of the facial nerve while
dissection of the gland1. It has been seen with several studies the
commonest lesions affecting the parotid are the group of benign tumours.
Incidence of non-neoplastic lesions has been found to be rarer in
comparison, varying with studies and inflammatory disorders being the
most common. A R Arshad, et al 16
have seen that the incidence of non-
neoplastic lesions was found to be around 11.8% where as Zbaren et al15
have seen an incidence of 5.7%. Pleomorphic adenoma has been seen to
be the dominant lesion affecting the parotid. The treatment of
pleomorphic adenoma has undergone a vast change from the initially
performed enucleation of the tumour to the present concept of
parotidectomy, superficial or total based on the depth of the tumors.
Malignant parotid tumours are treated based on the lesion, its extent of
involvement and attempts at preserving the facial nerve, unless it is
involved, is the key concept at present. The concept of change to nerve
preservation has brought down morbidity due to the nerve paralysis
significantly improving on the cosmesis and quality of life of patients. An
understanding of the cause-effect relationship of parotid tumours is still
under research though many theories have been proposed regarding them.
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EMBRYOLOGY:
The development of the parotid gland is mostly seen around the
sixth week of development, as an ectodermal derivative, when the
formation of the duct occurs. It appears as an outgrowth from the oral
epithelium and covers the first branchial arch’s maxillary process. It then
grows posteriorly towards the ear and hence embedding the facial nerve
along with its branches within the substance of the gland. There is then
formation of canals from the solid cords and the differentiation of cells
from the tips leads to formation of acini which are secretory in nature.
Fig. a) DEVELOPMENT OF PAROTID GLAND
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ANATOMY:
The parotid gland is the largest of the three salivary glands and is
paired. It occupies the parotid region, named so due to the presence of the
gland, which is present from below and front of the ear to below the
zygomatic arch. It has the advantage of an irregular shape hence fitting
snugly in the space provided for it. The gland is divided due to the
presence of the facial nerve in to superficial (endo facial) and deep (exo
facial) parts, around 80% of the gland being superficial. It shares its space
in the compartment with the facial nerve and its branches, external carotid
artery and its terminal branches, retro mandibular (posterior facial) vein
and its divisions, lymph nodes and sensory and autonomic nerves. The
compartment boundaries comprise of the following:
Anterior Border Diagonal line drawn from zygomatic root to the
External auditory canal
Posterior Border External auditory canal
Superior border Zygoma.
Inferior Border Styloid process, styloid process musculature,
internal carotid artery, jugular veins
The superficial part lies over the masseter and mandible, while the
deep part or retro-mandibular portion extends through the
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stylomandibular tunnel medially, which is in turn formed by posterior
edge of the ramus(ventrally), anterior border of sternocleidomastoid and
posterior belly of digastric (dorsally) and also the stylomandibular
ligament deep dorsally. The stylomandibular ligament in fact separates
the parotid and submandibular glands. The deep part of the gland is seen
in the prestyloid compartment of the Parapharyngeal space and hence
tumors in this portion of the gland can push the tonsillar fossa and soft
palate medially in the intra-oral part. The gland is enclosed within a
capsule continuous with the deep cervical fascia; the layer covering the
superficial surface is dense and closely adherent to the gland forming the
false capsule. A portion of the fascia, attached to the styloid process and
the angle of the mandible, is thickened to form the stylomandibular
ligament. True capsule is formed from condensation of the fibrous stroma
of the gland. The superficial part is somewhat quadrilateral in shape,
being broad above and tapering somewhat below
Five processes have been described in the gland of which three are
said to be superficial while two are deep. The superficial processes are:
1. Condylar 2.Meatal 3. Posterior
The deep processes are
1. Glenoid 2. Stylomandibular
7
Due to the presence of multiple processes it is extremely difficult
to ensure complete clearance of the gland during surgeries and this
difficulty is increased due to the presence of the facial nerve.
The gland has five surfaces, the apex, base or superior surface,
superficial surface, anteromedial and posteromedial surfaces.
The three borders of the gland are anterior, posterior and medial.
Relations of the parotid:
The antero-medial surface is molded on the posterior border of the
ramus of the mandible and clothed by the medial pterygoid and masseter.
The other anterior relations are the lateral surface of the temporo-
mandibiular joint and the emerging branches of the facial nerve.
The postero-medial surface is grooved longitudinally and is seen to
hitch against the external auditory meatus, the mastoid process and
anterior border of sternomastoid. Thus its relations comprise of the
mastoid process with the sternomastoid, posterior belly of digastric,
styloid process and its attachments, external carotid artery which enters
the gland through this surface. The internal carotid artery is deep to the
styloid process in this part.
The superficial surface slightly lobulated is covered by the
integument, the superficial fascia containing the facial branches of the
8
great auricular nerve, platysma muscle and some small lymph glands, and
the parotid fascia which forms the capsule of the gland. Parotid lymph
nodes are embedded within the gland substance.
The superior surface or the base is related to the cartilaginous
portion of the external auditory meatus, temporo-mandibular joint,
superficial temporal vessels and auriculo-temporal nerve. The auriculo-
temporal nerve winds around the neck of the mandible.
The apex of the gland is seen to overlap the posterior belly of
digastric and carotid triangle. Emerging from the apex are the two
divisions of the retro-mandibular veins and the cervical branch of facial
nerve.
The borders of the gland are anterior, posterior and medial. The
anterior border has the following structures emerging from it: the parotid
duct, terminal branches of the facial nerve and transverse facial vessels.
The medial border is present such that it separates the antero-medial and
postero-medial surfaces. The posteromedial and superficial surfaces are
separated by the posterior border.
The process of the gland:
Glenoid process is in the superior part of the gland extends
upwards into the posterior mandibular fossa. The facial process is in the
anterior margin of the gland extending forwards into the masseter.
9
The pterygoid process is seen between the medial pterygoid muscle
and the mandibular ramus.
Intra-glandular structures are( from medial to lateral):
1. External carotid artery and its terminal branches
2. Retromandibular vein
3. Facial nerve and its terminal branches
The external carotid artery lies at first deep to the gland and then
within the gland. In its substance it gives its two terminal branches, the
internal maxillary and the superficial temporal arteries. The former runs
forward deep to the neck of the mandible; the latter runs upward across
the zygomatic arch and gives off its transverse facial branch which
emerges from the front of the gland.
Lateral to the artery the corresponding venous branches internal
maxillary and superficial temporal unite to form the retro-mandibular
vein (posterior facial vein). In the lower part of the gland this vein splits
into anterior and posterior divisions. The anterior division emerges from
the gland and unites with the anterior facial to form the common facial
vein; the posterior unites in the gland with the posterior auricular to form
the external jugular vein.
10
The most superficial of the structures is the facial nerve. The
branches of which emerge from the borders of the gland. The course of
the facial nerve after its exit from the stylomastoid foramen begins with
branches being given off to the stylomastoid, posterior belly of digastric
and posterior auricular muscles before its transition to formation of pes
anserinus which occurs about 1cm anterior and 2 cm below the tragus.
The facial nerve enters the gland from its postero-medial surface. It gives
of its terminal branches from divisions:
1. Temporo-facial – temporal, zygomatic and buccal branches
2. Cervico-facial–marginal mandibular and cervical branches.
The facial nerve and the retro-mandibular vein divide the gland into
superficial and deep parts by the Facio-venous plane of Patey. Several
studies regarding the facial nerve branching pattern have been done and
the following conclusions were made2, 3, 4
.
Type I- No anastomosis occurred between branches of the facial
nerve.
Type II- Presence of an anastomotic connection between branches of
temporo-facial division.
Type III-A single anastomosis between the temporo-facial and
cervico-facial divisions
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Type IV- Combination of Type II and Type III.
Type V- Two anastomotic rami passed from the cervico-facial
division to intertwine with the branches of temporo-facial division.
Type VI- Plexiform arrangement, the mandibular branch sends a
twig to join any members of the temporo-facial division.
Studies have shown variation in frequency of the type of facial nerve
branching pattern. Weerapant et al2 compared their results with other
groups and found that Type V was the most predominant while Type I
was the least common. Others such as Davis et al3 showed that Type III
was the most common type.
Among the other nerves encountered in relation to the parotid the
greater auricular nerve is the first to be encountered during raising of the
skin flaps and is commonly sacrificed in surgery leading to anaesthesia of
the region. The auriculo-temporal nerve is a branch or the trigeminal
nerve and it relays post ganglionic parasympathetic secreto-motor fibres
to the parotid to from the otic ganglion.
The identification of facial nerve is of critical importance.
The following are the important surgical landmarks for the same5:
1. Tragal pointer- points to the main trunk of VII nerve proximal to
the Pes and is 1–1.5 cm deep and below the pointer.
12
2. Tympano-mastoid suture – when traced medially the main trunk
can be encountered 6–8 mm deep to the suture line.
3. Posterior belly of digastric muscle – It is a guide to the stylo-
mastoid foramen; the trunk of the VII nerve is just superior and
posterior to cephalic margin of the muscle.
4. Styloid process- 5–8 mm deep to the Tympano-mastoid suture;
trunk lies on the postero-lateral aspect of the Styloid near its base
5. By retrograde dissection one of the branches can be traced
proximally
a. Buccal branch- it runs with the parotid duct either superiorly or
inferiorly.
b. Temporal branch- crosses the zygomatic arch parallel with the
superficial temporal artery and vein
c. Marginal Mandibular branch - runs along the inferior border of
the parotid superficial to the retro-mandibular vein.
13
The Stylomastoid foramen is the single most constant landmark.
Fig.b) IDENTIFICATION OF FACIAL NERVE INTRA-
OPERATIVELY WITH LANDMARKS
Fig.c) STRUCTURES RELATED TO PAROTID GLAND (
SECTION TAKEN THROUGH THE GLAND)
14
Fig,d) ANATOMY OF PAROTID GLAND WITH FACIAL NERVE
BRANCHES
15
Stenson’s duct:
It arises from the anterior border of the parotid and parallels the
zygomatic arch, around 1.5cm below the inferior margin. It runs
superficial to the masseter muscle and turns medially 90 degrees to pierce
the buccinator muscle at the level of the second maxillary molar where it
opens onto the oral cavity. It measures approximately 4–6 cm in length
and 5mm in diameter. The buccal branch of the VII nerve runs along with
it.
The Parotid is invested in its own fascia (capsule), which is
continuous with the superficial layer of deep cervical fascia. The Parotid
fascia consists of
1) Superficial layer – extends from the masseter and
Sternomastoid to the Zygoma, and
2) Deep layer – extends from the fascia of the posterior belly of
the Digastric muscle, and forms the Stylomandibular
membrane separating the Parotid and Submandibular glands.
The Parotid fascia sends septa into the glandular tissue, which
prevents the possibility of separating the glandular tissue from its
investing fascia. The attachments of the Parotid fascia include
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Anteriorly Mandible
Inferiorly Stylomandibular ligament
Posteriorly Styloid process
Vascular supply:
It is supplied by the branches of the external carotid artery and drained by
external jugular vein.
Nerve supply:
It is via the Auriculo-temporal nerve which is a branch of the
mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve.
The parasympathetic nerves are secreto-motor. The preganglionic
fibres begin in the inferior salivary nucleus; pass through the IX nerve, its
tympanic branch, the tympanic plexus and the lesser petrosal nerve and
relay in the otic ganglion. The post ganglionic fibres pass through the
auriculo-temporal nerve and the gland.
Sympathetic nerves are vasomotor and are derived from the plexus
around the external carotid artery.
17
Sensory nerves are from the auriculo-temporal nerve to the gland
but the parotid fascia is innervated by the sensory fibres of the greater
auricular nerve.
Lymph nodes: The parotid nodes lie partly in the superficial fascia
and partly deep to deep fascia over the parotid. This occurs as during
development the parotid is the last to get encapsulated hence results in
encapsulation of the nodes. Also during this process salivary epithelial
cells can be included within the nodes and believed to play a role in
development of Warthin’s tumor5.
HISTOLOGY:
The parotid gland is a predominantly serous salivary gland contains
numerous serous acini. Also there are zymogen granules, intercalated and
striated ducts. Small lymph nodes within the gland give rise to interstitial
lymphocytes. Varying degrees of adipocytes are also seen depending
upon the patient’s age.
The parotid gland secretion is watery and is about 20% of the total
secretion from salivary glands.
18
Fig.e)HISTOLOGY OF PAROTID GLAND
PAROTID LESIONS:
Non-neoplastic disorders of the parotid can be classified as
follows7, 17
:
1. Inflammatory
* Acute (specific)
a. Viral (mumps, Coxsackie virus A, echovirus, and
lymphocytic choriomeningitis)
b. Bacterial (staphylococcal, streptococcal,
pneumococcal, Gram-negative)
Acute suppurative of infancy
Postsurgical
19
Terminal debilitation
* Chronic (specific)
Tuberculosis
Actinomycosis
Sarcoidosis
* 'Recurrent subacute' and chronic recurrent
Self-limited
Progressive
Lymphoepithelial lesion and Sjogren's syndrome
2. Systemic and Secondary Metabolic Disorders
3. Obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, malnutrition and
associated deficiencies (proteins, vitamins), alcoholic liver disease
Hypersensitivity and Drug idiosyncrasy
Local (Salivary Gland) Disturbances
Sialolithiasis
Sialoangiectasis
Trauma, foreign body, fistula
Parotid lymphadenopathy
20
Cysts, mucocele and ranula
Local duct obstructions (mucous plugs, congenital)
4. Miscellaneous
Pneumoparotitis
Psychogenic
Functional over activity
Idiopathic
Irradiation sialadenitis
NON-NEOPLASTIC PAROTID LESIONS :
1. Parotitis :
These are seen to occur due to bacterial, viral causes or as a result
of auto-immune disorders. Viral parotitis is the most common and caused
by paramyxovirus. Other viral infections associated are Epstein-Barr
virus, Coxsackie and parainfluenza virus. Bacterial infections associated
are Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus viridans. Bacterial
infections lead to abscess formation. Antibiotics and if necessary incision
and drainage are the mainstay of treatment in the above cases.
Autoimmune disorders such as Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid
arthritis and hypergammaglobulinemia. In early part of autoimmune
21
disorders lymphoplasmocytic infiltrate is seen with almost no
parenchymal distortion. If a nodular collection > 50 lymphocytes (“ focus
score”) is seen, the condition is said to be chronic sialadenitis20
. Late in
the disease, near complete absence of acini is noted along with minimal
ducts and dense intra-epithelial lymphocytosis. These conditions can later
on lead to lymphomas.
2. Sialolithiasis
This is seen less in the parotid gland in comparison to the sub-
mandibular gland. They result from the concretions that coalese within
the duct system. It can secondarily lead to chronic sialadenitis. It is a
painful condition associated with increased pain and swelling during meal
times. The stone if radio-opaque can be visualized in radiographs.
Treatment involves removal of the stone and gland portion which is
affected.
3. Chronic Sialadenitis (Chronic Sclerosing Sialadenitis):
It is usually a unilateral condition which occurs most commonly
due to an obstructive sialolithiasis; other causes are radiotherapy or duct
strictures. It is also called Kuttner’s Tumour and can clinically mimic a
neoplasm. Histology will show dilated, secretion filled ducts with
lymphoplasmocytic infiltrate with occasional germinal centre early in the
disease. In late stages, fibrotic ducts surround the gland with acinar
atrophy. Treatment is by surgical excision.
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Fig.f) HISTOPATHOLOGY OF CHRONIC SIALADENITIS
NEOPLASTIC DISORDERS:
The parotid gland is known for the high preponderance of benign
tumors such as pleomorphic adenoma which is the commonest lesion.
WHO classification of parotid neoplasms.
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TABLE - 1 WHO CLASSIFICATION OF PAROTID NEOPLASMS
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MALIGNANT TUMOURS BENIGN TUMORS
Acinic cell carcinoma Pleomorphic adenoma
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma Myoepithelioma Adenoid cystic carcinoma Basal cell adenoma Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma
Warthin tumor
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma Oncocytoma Clear cell carcinoma, not otherwise specified
Canalicular adenoma
Basal cell adenocarcinoma Sebaceous adenoma Sebaceous carcinoma Lymphadenoma- sebaceous and non-
sebaceous Sebaceous lymphadenocarcinoma Ductal papillomas
- Inverted ductal papilloma -Intra ductal papilloma Sialadenoma pappiliferum
Cystadenocarcinoma Cystadenoma
Low-grade cribriform cystadenocarcinoma
Mucinous adenocarcinoma SOFT TISSUE TUMOURS
Oncocytic carcinoma Haemangioma
Salivary duct carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma, not otherwise specified
HAEMATOLYMPHOID TUMOURS
Myoepithelial carcinoma Hodgkin lymphoma
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma
Carcinosarcoma
Metastasizing pleomorphic adenoma SECONDARY TUMOURS
Squamous cell carcinoma
Small cell carcinoma Large cell carcinoma
Lymphoepithelial carcinoma
Sialoblastoma
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The exact etiology of parotid lesions is unknown but several
factors have been implicated including environmental and genetic. Over
time, certain risk factors and clarification of causes have been done
Proof of cause and effect does not exist in any of these postulated
associations, and the etiology of most salivary gland cancers cannot be
determined
ETIOLOGY OF NEOPLASTIC LESIONS:
J.W. Eveson et al9 study on neoplastic lesions proposed the
following causes.
1. VIRUSES:
Strong associations between lympho-epithelial carcinomas and
Epstein - Barr virus (EBV) have been made9.
2. RADIATION:
Evidence to understand compelling links between ionizing
radiation and parotid tumors have been studied. Follow-up on a long term
basis of atomic bomb victims showed contributory evidence towards an
increase in these tumors. Those undergoing therapeutic radiation for the
head and neck tumors also have an increased risk.
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3. OCCUPATION:
Industrial workers such as those in rubber manufacturing and
plumbing industry due to exposure to metal and nickel compounds are
prone for parotid tumors. Also those individuals in the woodworking,
automobile industries and employed in asbestos mining are prone for
increased risk of parotid tumors.
4. LIFE STYLE :
Though no association has been found between alcohol
consumption, a definite association is found between Warthin’s tumor
and smoking. An increased level of risk has also been postulated in those
with high cholesterol intake.
5. HORMONES:
Conflicting reports regarding associations of endogenous hormones
in parotid tumors have been reported. Estrogen receptors were found in
nearly 80% of normal glands in males and females. Estrogen receptors
have been reported in a minority of cases of acinic cell carcinoma,
mucoepidermoid carcinoma and salivary duct carcinoma, but not detected
in adenoid cystic carcinoma9. Certain studies have also reported estrogen
receptors in pleomorphic adenoma.
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Progesterone receptors are noted with high levels of expression in
recurrent pleomorphic adenoma. Among malignant lesion, they were seen
acinic cell carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinomas and mucoepidermoid
carcinomas.
Androgen receptors are present in 90% of salivary duct
carcinomas. A recent study has also shown this immune-reactivity in
carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma and basal cell adenocarcinoma and a
fifth of cases in the study showed positivity in acinic cell carcinoma,
mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma.
PAROTID TUMORS:
BENIGN TUMORS:
1. Pleomorphic Adenoma-
It is also known as benign mixed tumor as originally said by
Minssen in 1874 and comprises of multiple histologic components
including myxoid, mucoid, chondroid and other elements, hence known
for its heterogeneity. These comprise almost 80% of parotid neoplasms9.
To distinguish from a malignant transformation, features such as cellular
atypia, mitosis, perivascular and perineural invasion are relied upon.
They are slow growing, painless tumors, arising in 90% of cases from the
superficial lobe. These tumors are noted to have pseudopods and hence
have a tendency to recur if only enucleated.
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The epithelial component consists of ductal structures with an
associated myoepithelial layer, but also may contain collections of
myoepithelial cells that may be spindled, clear, plasmacytoid, or basaloid.
The mesenchymal, or stromal, component is typically myxoid, hyaline, or
chondroid
Pleomorphic adenomas have been divided into a myxoid type
(>80% mesenchymal-type tissue), cellular type (>80% epithelial-type
tissue), and mixed or classic type (generally an equal mix of
components)20
. Treatment is surgical and superficial parotidectomy is
done in most cases. Total parotidectomy is done for deep lobe
involvement.
Fig.g) MICROSCOPIC PICTURE OF PLEOMORPHIC
ADENOMA
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2. Warthin’s tumor:
This is also known as papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum. It is
the second most common benign parotid neoplasm associated with a10%
bilateral incidence, male predominance and multi-centricity. Also it is
almost exclusively found in the parotid gland. As mentioned earlier the
late encapsulation of the gland and lymphatic tissue trapping during
development favours the formation this tumor. Another salient feature of
this tumor is that it contains plenty of mitochondrial rich oncocytes and
hence presents as hot spots on radio nucleotide with Technetium 99M21
.
Microscopically what we see characteristically are two-tiered epithelial
layer, lining the branching, cystic or cleft-like spaces and immediately
subjacent, well-developed lymphoid tissue sometimes forming germinal
centers20
.
Fig. h)MICROSCOPIC PICTURE OF WARTHIN'S TUMOUR
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3. Basal cell adenoma:
They are benign tumors basaloid cells. They tend to occur
generally in adults with 75% occurring in the parotid gland. They are
usually asymptomatic, slow growing lesions. A subtype called the dermal
anlage tumor may be multicentric and may be associated with various
adenexal skin tumors. Though four patterns are seen microscopically, the
tumor is composed of 2 cell types. Small cells with little cytoplasm
typically lie at the neoplasm's edge, frequently show peripheral
palisading, and give the tumor its basaloid appearance. The other type
being more polygonal basaloid cells with slightly more cytoplasm and
round to oval nuclei containing more open chromatin usually lay in the
tumor's center. They are immunopositive for pan-cytokeratin S-100,
smooth muscle actin, and muscle-specific actin, all evidencing
myoepithelial differentiation.
4. Myoepithelioma :
These are benign tumors which are almost exclusively composed
of myoepithelial cells although a small percentage can be made up of
ductal cells. Hence they are considered to lie at one of the spectrum with
basal cell adenoma at the opposite end and pleomorphic adenoma more in
the center20
. It is seen to occur in almost equal frequency in the parotid
gland and minor salivary glands. Histologically the lesion comprises of
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sheets and cords of tumor cells. They are classified into four sub-types all
of which have collagenous or myxoid stroma:
I) Spindle-cell II) Hyaline III) Plasmatoid
IV) Clear cell
Cells stain strongly positive for S-100 and cytokeratin and are
variably reactive to smooth muscle actin and glial fibrillary acid protein
(GFAP)20
.
MALIGNANT TUMORS:
1. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma:
It is the most common parotid malignancy, composed of mucous,
intermediate, and epidermoid (or squamoid) cells. They are noted to be
slightly more common in women with a mean incidence around the 5th
decade of life20
. Patients present with a slow growing, painless mass.
Hallmark of these tumors is the presence of three different cell types
which can occur in sheets, nests, duct like structures or cysts. Frequently
intermediate cells predominate, ranging from small basal cells with
minimal basophilic cytoplasm to larger oval cells with pale eosinophilic
cytoplasm. The mucin-producing cells are organized singly or in clusters ,
with pale, foamy cytoplasm, distinct cell membranes, and eccentric small
nuclei. They line cystic spaces and are positive with mucicarmine or PAS
stains20
. Abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm and vesicular nuclei are seen in
epidermoid or squamoid cells. Immunohistochemistry is of little utility in
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the diagnosis of mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Many mucoepidermoid
carcinomas possess a t (11;19)(q21;p13) translocation20
. Tumors that
carry the rearrangement are associated with a better clinical outcome.
Prognosis is highly dependent on the grade of the tumor. Low-grade
lesions are markedly cystic, and have abundant well-differentiated
mucous cells. High-grade lesions are more solid with squamous and
intermediate cells predominating.
Table - 2
BRANDWEIN GRADING OF MUCOEPIDERMOID
CARCINOMA20
:
PARAMETER POINTS
Cystic component<25% 2
Tumor front invades in small
Nests and islands 2
Pronounced nuclear atypia 2
Lymphatic and or vascular invasion 3
Neural invasion 3
Necrosis 3
4+ mitosis/ 10 HPF 3
Bony invasion 3
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Table - 3
GRADING OF MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA
Grade Point score/mortality (%)
Low (I) 0
Intermediate (II) 2–3
High (III) 4 or more
Wide local resection has to be done for these tumors. Radiation can
be used in cases of recurrence or for palliation in case of unresectable
lesions. Prognosis depends upon the grade of the tumor, excellent for low
grade (>90%) and poorer for high grade tumor (about 50%)20
.
Fig.i) MICROSCOPY OF MUCOEPIDERMOID TUMORS
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2. ACINIC CELL CARCINOMA:
It accounts for a total of 1%–3% of salivary gland tumors of which
it’s most common location is the parotid. It is the second most common
malignancy20
. It presents as a slowly growing mass, can be occasionally
painful. It is seen usually as a single, circumscribed, solid mass and can
undergo cystic degeneration. Histological variability is seen. It can be
solid or lobular, microcystic, papillary-cystic or follicular. Small tumors
due to their well-differentiated state can be missed easily. The
characteristic cell seen is the acinic cell, which has the appearance of a
salivary acinar cell with abundant granular, basophilic cytoplasm and a
small, round, eccentrically placed nucleus. With PAS staining
cytoplasmic zymogen granules are seen. A mixture of architectural
patterns is seen and characteristic dense lymphoid infiltrate is also seen.
Due to lack of tumor infiltration at the tumor periphery it can be confused
as benign. Differential diagnosis includes a normal parotid gland,
oncocytoma, clear cell carcinoma, cystadenocarcinoma. Adequate
resection is necessary as recurrence is seen in about one- third of cases. It
is considered as a low-grade malignancy, but around 10%–15%
metastasizes regionally to lymph nodes or in a distance to lungs and
bones. Survival rate is around 80% in 5 years20
.
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Fig.j) MICROSCOPIY OF ACINIC CELL CARCINOMA
3. ADENOID CYSTIC CARCINOMA:
Peak incidence of this tumour is seen in patients between 40 and 60
years of age. It is slow growing and progressive in nature. Perineural
invasion is characteristic to this disease and at times it can be the
presenting symptom of the disease such as facial nerve palsy. Varying
architectural patterns can be seen, cribriform, tubular, solid and mixed.
Grading is based on the dominant pattern; most commonly seen is
cribriform, consisting of cell nests arranged around gland-like spaces
filled with PAS positive granular basophilic material. The spaces are
actually extra-cellular cavities containing reduplicated basal lamina and
myxoid material. The tumor cells are basaloid with round to oval,
hyperchromatic nuclei without nucleoli and very little cytoplasm.
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Grading of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
Predominant pattern Grade
Tubular I
Cribriform II
Solid III
Perineural invasion is common in the tumor periphery.
Immunohistochemistry is of little use. Positive reaction for cytokeratins,
collagen type IV and laminin and partial reactivity towards myoepithelial
markers is seen. This tumor is highly malignant and progressive.
Compared to other cancers this has a lower survival rate of around 62% at
five years20
. Involvement of bone, perineural invasion and solid type of
tumors show poorer prognosis.
Fig.k) MICROSCOPIC PICTURE OF ADENOID CYSTIC
CARCINOMA
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4. MALIGNANT MIXED TUMORS:
This term is broadly used to true malignant mixed tumors,
carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma and metastatic mixed tumor20
.
I) True salivary gland mixed tumor( carcinosarcoma)
This is composed of both carcinomatous and sarcomatous
components and is extremely rare, About one third of patients have pre-
existing pleomorphic adenoma. It presents around the sixth decade and
microscopically it is seen to have an intimate admixture of both
components. High grade duct carcinoma or undifferentiated carcinoma
mixed with fibrosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma or liposarcoma is seen20
.
These are extremely aggressive tumors treated with wide local excision n
and radiotherapy.
II) Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma:
These account for >95% of mixed malignant tumors. The classical
history is a long standing parotid mass that has undergone rapid growth
over few months. The risk of malignancy increases with the number of
years the tumour is left untreated, 1.5% in 5 years and 9.5% in 10 years21
.
The proportions of carcinoma and pleomorphic adenoma can vary; the
malignant component can be poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma,
salivary ductal carcinoma or undifferentiated carcinoma. Prognosis is
dependent upon the carcinoma type and extent of invasion. Invasion is
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classified as intracapsular (noninvasive), minimally invasive (≤ 1.5mm in
the greatest extent) or invasive (≥1.5mm in the greatest extent) 20
. Wide
resection with lymph node dissection in cases of nodal metastasis is done
and radiotherapy provided postoperatively or for invasive and inoperable
tumours.
III) Metastasizing mixed tumor:
This is the least common. Histologically they resemble
pleomorphic adenoma but are associated with metastasis to local lymph
nodes or distant organ metastasis.
5. SALIVARY DUCT CARCINOMA:
This is one of the most aggressive primary salivary gland tumors.
This resembles high-grade ductal carcinoma of breast. Male are more
commonly affected and clinically it seen as a rapidly growing parotid
mass with skin and facial nerve involvement. These are well demarcated
and partly encapsulated with invasion into adjacent parenchyma.
Microscopy shows ductal structures lined by eosinophilic cells with
supporting layer of clear myoepithelial cells with hyalinized, eosinophilic
stroma between cells. Wide local excision and radiotherapy are the
treatment modalities.
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6. LYMPHOMA:
It is extremely rare and can occur in < 5% of patients with parotid
lesions. Suggestive clinical features are development of a parotid mass in
a known patient of malignant lymphoma, or suffering from an immune
disorder (Sjogren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or AIDS) or in an
individual with a previous benign lymphoepithelial lesion. The prognosis
is usually better than nodal lymphoma of same histology.
A
B
Fig. l) LYMPHOMA OF PAROTID GLAND -A. MICROSCOPIC
PICTURE B. CT PICTURE
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7. METASTASIS TO PAROTID:
As such the metastasis is more to the intra or periglandular lymph
nodes and they are most commonly from the primary tumors of the head
and neck. The parotid nodes provide the drainage basin from the scalp,
face, ear skin, external auditory canal and tympanic membrane. Hence
squamous cell carcinomas and melanomas account for around 80%. The
remainder is most commonly from the lung, kidney and breast
carcinomas.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
The diagnosis depends upon essential findings in the history and
physical examination. In the examination one should focus on the extent
of disease in the parotid, neck, local effects of the lesion and nerve
involvement. The mass is palpated to determine presence of pain, its
consistency, mobility and fixity to the adjacent tissue. The skin of scalp,
face and ear is examined for lesions. Any evidence of neck node
involvement is palpated for. Oral cavity is examined for the duct opening
and deep lobe assessment. The pharyngeal wall is examined for deviation
and jaw is examined for trismus. Findings suggestive of malignancy
include a large, fixed mass, facial nerve weakness, nodal metastasis, skin
involvement and at times trismus.
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Fig.m) PAROTID GLAND TUMOUR
Fig.n) PAROTID LESION SEEN IN THE TAIL REGION
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STAGING OF PAROTID TUMORS
TNM staging
PRIMARY TUMOUR:
TX Primary tumor cannot be assessed
T0 No evidence of primary tumor
T1 Tumor ≤2 cm in greatest dimension without extra parenchymal
extension
T2 Tumor >2 cm but not >4 cm in greatest dimension without extra
parenchymal extension
T3 Tumor >4 cm and/or tumor having extra parenchymal extension
T4a Tumor invades skin, mandible, ear canal, and/or facial nerve
T4b Tumor invades skull base and/or pterygoid plates and/or
encases carotid artery
REGIONAL LYMPH NODES (N)
NX Regional lymph nodes cannot be assessed
N0 No regional lymph node metastasis
N1 Metastasis in a single ipsilateral lymph node, ≤3 cm in greatest
dimension
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N2a Metastasis in a single ipsilateral lymph node, >3 cm but not >6
cm in greatest dimension
N2b Metastasis in multiple ipsilateral lymph nodes, none more than
6 cm in greatest dimension
N2c Metastasis in bilateral or contralateral lymph nodes, none >6 cm
in greatest dimension
N3 Metastasis in a lymph node, >6 cm in greatest dimension
DISTANT METASTASIS (M)
MX Distant metastasis cannot be assessed
M0 No distant metastasis
M1 Distant metastasis
Table 4: STAGE GROUPING- AJCC
STAGE GROUPING
Stage I T1 N0 M0
Stage II T2 N0 M0
Stage III T3 N0 M0
Stage III T1 N1 M0
Stage III T2 N1 M0
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Stage III T3 N1 M0
Stage IVA T4a N0 M0
Stage IVA T4a N1 M0
Stage IVA T1 N2 M0
Stage IVA T2 N2 M0
Stage IVA T3 N2 M0
Stage IVA T4a N2 M0
Stage IVB T4b Any N M0
Stage IVB Any T N3 M0
Stage IVC Any T Any N M1
PROGNOSTIC FACTORS:
1. Age at diagnosis 2. Pain at presentation 3. T stage
4. N stage 5. Skin invasion 6. Facial nerve dysfunction
7. Perineural growth 8. Positive surgical margins
9. Soft tissue invasion 10. Treatment type
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MANAGEMENT
INVESTIGATIONS:
FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION:
Cytological analysis which can be achieved through FNA is helpful
in a pre-operative evaluation to distinguish between malignant and benign
lesions. It is considered safe when done with 23 gauge needle. It can also
be done with a 25 gauge needle11.
Most commonly performed blindly in the outpatient clinic and has
several advantages – it is quick, safe and accurate in the hands of a skilled
practitioner and high levels of diagnostic accuracy. Accuracy increases
when used under ultrasound guidance12
. An average accuracy is estimated
around 54% to98%. The diagnostic accuracy is less in cases of malignant
lesions compared to benign ones. Sensitivity up to 70% and specificity
around 94% can be obtained. It can be useful to distinguish not only
between benign and malignant tumor, but also salivary and non-salivary
processes. It can be indicated to identify suspected malignancies,
diagnose metastatic carcinomas, suspected lymphomas and evaluate
bilateral tumors. Also it helps enable conservative management in
Warthin’s tumour or pleomorphic adenomas in poor risk patients. A study
by A.M. Contucci et al26
where the FNA and final histopathology were
compared showed sensitivity and specificity of 57.3% and 100%
respectively with and overall diagnostic accuracy of 94%.
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RADIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS:
1. SIALOGRAPHY:
This helps in diagnosing lesions of the Stenson’s duct such as
strictures, calculi. Also in the presence of any parotid enlargement the
displacement of the duct can be seen. It is rarely used, both because there
is a significant possibility of an infectious flare-up and because the study
actually yields only minimal information.
2. ULTRASOUND;
It helps to distinguish between solid and cystic lesions and also to
identify lymph nodes. An important application is when it is used in
guided FNAC increases the accuracy of FNAC.
Fig.o) ULTRASOUND OF PAROTID LESION- CYSTIC
APPEARANCE
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A study published regarding ultrasound guided FNA showed that in
74 out of 76 cases a cytological diagnosis was achieved22
.
3. CT
CT is superior to MRI for evaluation of the bony structures. It is
indicated in patients with diffuse enlargement of the parotid gland, tumor
extension beyond the superficial lobe, facial nerve weakness, trismus, or
deep-lobe parotid tumors that are difficult to evaluate clinically10
. If the
parotid mass appears to be fixed to the deeper structures, it is appropriate
to proceed with CT to evaluate the extent and parapharyngeal extension
of the disease.
Fig.p)CT PICTURE OF PAROTID NEOPLASM
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Fig.q)CT PICTURE OF ACUTE PAROTITIS
MRI:
MRI helps to distinguish inflammatory lesions from neoplasms of
the parotid. It is indicated in cases of facial nerve palsy. It also is helpful
in distinguishing deep lobe tumors from other parapharyngeal masses,
evaluating suspicious lymph nodes and the periphery of the mass
RADIONUCLEOTIDE TECHNITIUM 99M SCAN:
This is seen to be helpful in identifying Warthin’s tumors and
oncocytomas as hot spots that they present with due to the presence of
oncocytes. They are not used presently as before.
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Fig.r) RADIONUCLEOTIDE SCAN IN ONCOCYTOMA
TREATMENT:
Surgery is the primary treatment done for most of the parotid
swelling presenting in a Surgical department. Other modalities which
may be used are radiotherapy as an adjuvant or neo-adjuvant form.
Chemotherapy is administered in cases of palliation or lymphomas.
SURGICAL:
Principles of treatment of parotid lesion10
:
1. Adequate local excision of tumor, based on extent of
primary lesion and the primary lesion itself.
2. Preservation of facial nerve if possible
3. Elective neck dissection reserved for selected patients
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4. 4.Postoperative radiotherapy when indicated (in appropriate
fields)
5. Prognosis determined primarily by stage and grade of tumor.
The basic types of surgeries done for removal of the parotid gland
are as follows:
1. Superficial parotidectomy
2. Total conservative parotidectomy
3. Radical parotidectomy
1. SUPERFICIAL PAROTIDECTOMY:
It is the minimal surgical procedure for a parotid mass requiring
removal involving the superficial lobe. Identification and dissection of the
facial nerve is of extreme importance as otherwise inadvertent injury can
occur. General anaesthesia without muscle relaxation should be
advocated for this. Incision for the procedure should be planned keeping
the adequate surgical exposure and cosmesis in mind. It begins anterior to
the ear, just above the tragus, continuing downward past the tragus,
curving behind the ear and turning downward to descend along the
sternocleidomastoid. The incision is deepened upto the subcutaneous
level and a plane is developed between the external ear canal and the
posterior aspect of the parotid. Anterior flap is created in a plane
superficial to the parotid fascia. The sternomastoid muscle after
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identifying its anterior border is retracted after dissecting the gland from
it. The Greater auricular nerve may be sacrificed if required. Dissection
should be continued along the plane and attachments to the mastoid be
cut and the posterior belly of digastric muscle is identified. Dissection
should be done in a vertical plane to minimize risk of injury to the distal
branches of facial nerve10
. At this point the identification of the facial
nerve should be made as it emerges from the stylomastoid foramen. The
nerve can be identifies by an antegrade or a retrograde approach. In the
antegrade approach the main trunk of the nerve is identified, usually
located at a point which underlies the halfway point between mastoid
process tip and ear canal. Other landmarks include tragal pointer, the
posterior digastric belly and tympanomastoid suture. To ensure the safety
of the nerve, several centimeters of the parotid need to be mobilized. At a
proximity to the nerve electrocautery is best avoided. Retrograde
approach is used when the main trunk cannot be exposed and hence
dissection is proceeded from a peripheral branch to the main trunk.
Alternatively nerve stimulator may be used to identify the branches. Once
the nerve trunk has been identified and dissected all around carefully,
sharp dissection is used to divide the gland substance while protecting the
nerve. It is important that each division of the gland reveals more of the
nerve. Once the dissection is done, all the branches of the nerve have
been defined and the superficial part of the gland removed, after ensuring
hemostasis the wound can be closed with a suction drain in situ. The
patient is closely monitored for any facial nerve palsy.
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2. TOTAL PAROTIDECTOMY
This is employed in case of malignant lesions and lesions with
deep lobe involvement. After proceeding as superficial parotidectomy the
nerve trunks are gently retracted and excision of the deep lobe is done. In
case there is retromandibular extension of the tumor, the incision can be
extended anteriorly over the mentum and paramedian mandibulotomy can
be performed.
Fig. s) SPECIMEN OF TOTAL PAROTIDECTOMY
3. RADICAL PAROTIDECTOMY:
It is employed for patients with advanced parotid carcinomas.
Facial nerve is sacrificed. Extended radical surgery involves resection of
overlying skin, adjacent mandible and soft tissue, temporal bone and
portion of the adjacent external ear. Free tissue transfer used for repair of
facial nerve.
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Fig.t) INTRA-OPERATIVE FACIAL NERVE IDENTIFICATION
Fig. u) SPECIMEN OF EXTENDED RADICAL
PAROTIDECTOMY
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4. NECK DISSECTION:
In patients which detectable neck nodes, high grade tumors and
infiltrative tumors it is commonly performed. The decision to employ a
radical, modified radical or functional neck dissection is made based on
the grade of tumor and nodal involvement.
SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS:
Complications which occur due to parotidectomy are related to the
meticulous dissection, the lesion and anatomy identification. The most
commonly seen complication is facial nerve involvement, which could be
temporary or permanent. Other complications such as Frey’s syndrome
though inferred from previous studies found to be common, it is now seen
that the incidence is actually much less than expected. A study18
classified the complications based on the time of occurrence, into intra-
operative, early and late complications. The following possible
complications can be seen:
1. Facial nerve palsy: It may be transient of permanent. If the nerve
transection is identified intra-operatively primary repair may be done
either as a tension free anastomosis or interposition nerve grafts. An
incidence ranging from 17% to 100% can occur as transient facial nerve
paralysis depending upon the extent of resection and tumour location. 10
.
Permanent paralysis has been seen fortunately in less than 5% of cases. 10
.
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2. Gustatory sweating (Frey’s syndrome) : It occurs when there is
cross-innervation of parasympathetic and sympathetic fibres which
supply the parotid. On chewing food there is sweating, flushing and skin
warmth. Symptomatic treatment alone is adequate in a majority of
patients. Though there it has been extensively been written about, its
general incidence is low, but varies with centres. Some have reported as
high as 50%18
. Conservative management is usually advocated with
application of topical anti-perspirants but surgeries such as superficial
temporal artery fascial flap positioning are also done in severe cases.
Newer modalities to treat this condition include botulinum toxin (BTX)
injection.
3. Salivary fistula: Also called sialocele it is usually self-limiting
condition seen in 1%–15 % of parotidectomies10
. Its attributed more to
gland disruption than injury to Stenson’s duct. Conservative management
with anti-cholinergics may be done, other than which at times completion
parotidectomy and low dose radiation may be employed. Staffieri et al.
first proposed, in 1999, BTX in the treatment of salivary fistula and
sialoceles after conservative treatment failure 19
.
4. Seroma
5. Flap necrosis- it has been noted to occur at the distal tip of the
posterior auricular flap.
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6. Keloid formation
7. Cosmetic deformity
8. Hemorrhage
9. Wound infection
10. Hypoaesthesia over Greater auricular nerve distribution
Fig.v) FLAP NECROSIS SEEN ON 6TH POST-OPERATIVE DAY
RADIOTHERAPY:
Indications:
1. Highly malignant, aggressive tumor
2. Invasion of tissues adjacent to parotid capsule
3. Regional lymph nodal metastasis
4. Deep lobe cancers
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5. Recurrent tumors
6. Facial nerve infiltration by tumor.
The minimal treatment volumes for the parotid lesions are the
parotid bed and upper neck nodes. Tumour dose to the primary area is
around 60 to 65 Gy in a period over 7 weeks. Higher dosage is used for
microscopic positive margins or gross disease.
Complications:
1. Xerostomia 2. Tismus 3. Otitis media 4. Osteoradionecrosis
5.hair loss
CHEMOTHERAPY:
Cisplatin, paclitaxel, vinorelbine, epirubicin and mitoxantrone have
had good response in around 10%–20% of studies. But response is still
limited and several trials are ongoing. Trials are also underway for
targeted therapy.
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AIM OF THE STUDY
1. To study the incidence of various of parotid swellings in our
institution.
2. To discuss accuracy of FNAC in comparison to the histo-
pathological reports in our institution.
3. To study the various surgical modalities of treatment of
parotid swellings applied in our institution.
4. To discuss the post-operative complications in our
institution.
5. To compare findings of the above study with world statistics.
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MATERIALS AND METHODS
The cohort study which included 45 patients was conducted at
Kilpauk medical college hospital and Government Royapettah Hospital
from September 2010 to October 2012. Data was collected from the
patients after obtaining an informed consent. The study group consisted
of 19 males and 26 female patients . The age group ranged from 16 years
to 77 years. FNAC was performed in all patients. A total of 7 non-
neoplastic, 22 neoplastic and 16 malignant lesions were identified. Forty
one patients were operated on and histopathology of specimens was done
in 41 cases, which included 4 cases where only biopsy was performed.
Postoperative radiotherapy was given in 10 cases while palliative
radiotherapy was provided in 4 cases. One case underwent chemotherapy.
Inclusion criteria :
Patients with parotid swellings neoplastic and non-neoplastic
Age of 12years and above.
Exclusion criteria:
Patients with parotid lesions due to systemic or metabolic illness.
Age less than 12 years
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OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS
The observation of the study of 45 parotid lesions yielded the
following results:
1. OVERALL INCIDENCE
LESION TOTAL NUMBER
OF CASES
PERCENTAGE
Non- neoplastic 7 15.55%
Benign 22 48.89%
Malignant 16 35.56%
OVERALL INCIDENCE OF LESIONS
15.55%
48.89%
35.56%
0
Non- neoplastic Lesions
Benign
Malignant
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2. SEX INCIDENCE DISTRIBUTION THE FOLLOWING
RESULTS WERE NOTED.
Male Female Total
Non-neoplastic 4.44% 11.11% 15.55%
Benign tumor 22.22% 26.67% 48.89%%
Malignant
tumour
17.78% 17.78% 35.56%
LESION AND SEX INCIDENCE
4.44%
26.67%
15.55%
48.89%
35.56%
22.22%17.78%
11.11%
17.78%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
Non-neoplastic Benign Malignant
MALE
FEMALE
OVERALL %
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3. AGE INCIDENCE:
Age group No. of cases Percentage
10-16 3 6.66%
20-29 5 11.11%
30-39 9 19.98%
40-49 7 15.54%
50-59 7 15.54%
60-69 9 19.98%
70-79 5 11.11%
AGE INCIDENCE OF PAROTID LESION
6.66%
11.11%
19.98%
15.54%15.54%
19.98%
11.11%
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
16.00%
18.00%
20.00%
2nd deca
de
3rd d
ecade
4th d
ecade
5th d
ecade
6th d
ecade
7th d
ecade
8th d
ecade
AGE INCIDENCE OF PAROTIDLESION
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4. FNAC
FNAC has been discussed subsequently under the respective
lesions.
5. MANAGEMENT
A. SURGICAL
Superficial parotidectomy was the most commonly performed
surgery. Total conservative parotidectomy was the second most common.
TYPE OF SURGERY NO. OF CASES PERCENTAGE
SUPERFICIAL
PAROTIDECTOMY
25 55.55%
TOTAL
PAROTIDECTOMY
6 13.33%
RADICAL
PAROTIDECTOMY
1 2.22%
EXTENDED RADICAL
PAROTIDECTOMY
3 6.66%
INCISION &
DRAINAGE
3 6.66%
EXCISION 1 2.22%
COMPLETION
PAROTIDECTOMY
2 4.44%
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B. NON-SURGICAL MODALITIES
MODALITY
RADIOTHERAPY CHEMOTHERAPY
POST
OPERATIVE PALLIATIVE
NO. OF
CASES
10 4 1
6. POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS:
Complication Percentage
Facial nerve palsy 20%
Seroma 20%
Flap Necrosis 4.44%
Fistula 4.44%
Others 2.22%
Among the other complications it was seen that one patient had
vocal cord paralysis.
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Analysis of individual groups of lesions yielded the following
results:
1. NON- NEOPLASTIC LESION:
The study of the lesions revealed the following results
LESION MALE FEMALE
Chronic Sialadenitis - 1
Abscess 1 3
Cystic lesion 1 -
Reactive adenitis - 1
INCIDENCE OF INDIVIDUAL NON-
NEOPLASTIC LESIONS 14.28%
57.14%
14.28%
14.28%
Chronic sialdenitis
Abscess
Cystic lesion
Reactive adenitis
Abscess formed a majority of the non-neoplastic group with 4 out
of 7 cases.
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2. SEX INCIDENCE:
SEX NO. OF
CASES PERCENTAGE
OVERALL
PERCENTAGE(ALL
LESIONS)
MALE 2 28.57% 4.44%
FEMALE 5 71.43% 11.11%
MALEFEMALE
28.57%
71.43%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
SEX INCIDENCE AMONG NON-NEOPLASTIC PAROTID LESIONS
Women were more affected by non-neoplastic parotid lesions than
men having 71.43% of the lesions.
3. FNAC
In the cytological analysis it was noted that, although there was a
higher rate of lesions which were positive, the true positives were lesser.
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Lesion Positive FNAC Accuracy
Chronic sialadenitis 2 50%
Abscess 5 100%
Cystic lesion 2 50%
Reactive adenitis 1 100%
On further evaluvation of 3 lesions, they turned out to be Non-
Hodgkin’s lymphoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma and pleomorphic
adenoma. Hence the overall accuracy of FNAC is around 70%.
In the data set of our study, it was found to be highly sensitive and
highly specific.
Positive predictive value of the 77% was found with this data set.
4. Age incidence:
Age group No. of patients Percentage
10-19 2 28.57%
20-29 1 14.29%
30-39 1 14.29%
40-49 2 28.57%
50-59 1 14.29%
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AGE INCIDENCE FOR NON NEOPLASTIC LESION
28.57%
14.29%
14.29%
14.29%
28.57%
0.00% 5.00% 10.00
%
15.00
%
20.00
%
25.00
%
30.00
%
2nd decade
3rd decade
4th decade
5th decade
6th decade
5. Presentation:
Presentation No. of patients Percentage
Painful swelling 1 14.29%
Painless swelling 6 85.71
Discharge Nil -
Facial nerve palsy Nil -
Node enlargement Nil -
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6. Treatment:
TREATMENT PERCENTAGE OVERALL
PERCENTAGE
Incision and drainage 42.86% 6.66%
Superficial parotidectomy 57.14% 8.88%
incision
and
drainag
e
superfic
ial
parotid
ectomy
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF NON-NEOPLASTIC LESIONS
incision and drainage
superficial parotidectomy
7. Complications:
Significant complications noted in this was seen only in one case
where seroma and parotid fistula developed. These resolved on its own
with time and conservative medical management.
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7. NEOPLASTIC LESIONS:
A. BENIGN LESIONS:
It was seen that among the benign lesions, pleomorphic adenoma
was a dominant lesion. A total of 22 benign neoplasms were present in
the study which comprised of 48.88% of all lesions in the study.
1. Lesion incidence:
Lesion No. of cases Percentage Overall
percentage
Pleomorphic adenoma 20 90.9% 44.44%
Warthin’s tumor 1 4.55% 2.22%
Lipoma 1 4.55% 2.22%
INCIDENCES OF INDIVIDUAL BENIGN TUMOURS
Plem
orphic
a...
Warth
in's
tum
or
Lipom
a
BENIGN PAROTID
LESIONS
44.44%
2.22% 2.22%
90.90%
4.55% 4.55%
0.00%20.00%40.00%60.00%80.00%
100.00%
BENIGN PAROTID LESIONS
OVERALL PERCENTAGE
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2. Sex incidence:
Sex No. of cases Percentage
Overall
percentage
Male 10 45.45% 22.22%
Female 12 54.55% 26.66%
In this category it was seen that though the incidence was
marginally more among females, males too were maximum affected by
benign lesions.
SEX INCIDENCE AMONG BENIGN LESIONS0
45.45%
54.55%
0
MALE
FEMALES
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3. AGE INCIDENCE:
AGE
GROUP(years)
NO. OF
PATIENTS
PERCENTAGE
%
OVERALL
PERCENTAGE
(%)
10-19 1 4.54% 2.22%
20-29 2 9.09% 4.44%
30-39 6 27.27% 13.33%
40-49 4 18.16% 8.88%
50-59 4 18.16% 8.88%
60-69 4 18.16% 8.88%
70-79 1 4.54% 2.22%
Therefore the age group most susceptible to benign tumours is in
the 4th
decade. The youngest patient seen was a 16 year old male with a
lipoma.
AGE INCIDENCE FOR BENIGN TUMOURS
4.54%2.22%
9.09%
4.44%
27.27%
13.33%
18.16%
8.88%
18.16%
8.88%
18.16%
8.88%
4.54%2.22%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
2nd
decade
3rd
decade
4th
decade
5th
decade
6th
decade
7th
decade
PERCENTAGE
OVERALL PERCENTAGE
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4. PRESENTATION:
Presentation No. of cases Percentage
Swelling without pain 21 46.66%
Swelling with pain 1 2.22%
Facial nerve palsy Nil
Discharge Nil
Deep lobe
involvement
Nil
Recurrence 3 6.66%
5. FNAC
Lesion Total no. detected
Pleomorphic adenoma 19
Warthin’s tumor 1
Lipoma 1
In one patient it the FNAC showed a cystic aspirate when it was
actually a pleomorphic adenoma, therefore making the total number of
pleomorphic adenoma to 20.
Sensitivity: = 100%
Specificity = 86.67%
Positive predictive value = 93.75%
Negative predictive value = 100%
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6. TREATMENT:
Surgery was the mainstay treatment of the benign lesions. Most
underwent superficial parotidectomy barring the case of lipoma who
underwent excision of the lesion alone.
Surgery No. of cases
Percentage
overall Percentage
Superficial
parotidectomy
21 46.67 95.45
Excision 1 2.22 4.55
SURGERY FOR BENIGN PAROTID
TUMOURS0
95.45%
4.55%
Superficial parotidectomy
Excision
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7. POST- OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS:
Complication
No. of
patients
Percentage of
cases
Seroma 4 18.18%
Facial nerve palsy 1 4.54%
Parotid fistula 1 4.54%
POST OP COMPLICATIONS
18.18%
4.54%
4.54%
72.74%
SEROMA
FACIAL NERVE PALSY
PAROTID FISTULA
NIL
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MALIGNANT LESIONS:
A total of 17 cases of malignant parotid tumors were there in our
study, of which the predominant type seen was mucoepidermoid
carcinoma comprising of 7 cases.
1. Incidence
Lesion No. of
cases Percentage
OVERALL % OF
INCIDENCE
Mucoepidermoid
carcinoma- low grade
4 23.54% 8.89%
Mucoepidermoid
carcinoma- high grade
3 17.66% 6.67%
Acinic cell carcinoma 1 5.88% 2.22%
Adenoid cystic
carcinoma
2 11.76% 4.44%
Carcinoma ex
pleomorphic adenoma
2 11.76% 4.44%
Undifferentiated 1 5.88% 2.22%
Lymphoma(NHL) 1 5.88% 2.22%
Adenocarcinoma 2 11.76% 4.44%
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INCIDENCE AMONGST MALIGNANT
LESIONS
23.54%
17.66%
5.88%11.76%
11.76%
5.88%
5.88%
11.76%MUCOEPIDERMOID CA-LOWGRADEMUCOEPIDERMOID CA-HIGHGRADEACINIC CELL CA
ADENOID CYSTIC CA
CA.PLEOMORHIC ADENOMA
UNDIFFERENTIATED
LYMPHOMA
ADENOCARCINOMA
OVERALL INCIDENCE:
8.89% 6.67%
2.22%
4.44% 4.44%
2.22%
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
MUCOEPID
ERMOID
CA- L
OW G
RADE
MUCOEPID
ERMOID
CA-H
IGH G
RADE
ACINIC
CELL
CA
ADENOID C
YSTIC
CA
CA.PLE
OMORPHIC
ADENOM
A
UNDIFFE
RENTIATED
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1. SEX INCIDENCE:
Sex No. of
cases Percentage
Overall
percentage
Male 8 50% 17.78%
Female 8 50% 17.78%
It was seen that the malignancies of the parotid affected men and
women with equal incidence.
SEX INCIDENCE
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1. AGE INCIDENCE:
AGE(years) NO. OF
CASES PERCENTAGE
OVERALL
PERCENTAGE
10-19 NIL
20-29 2 12.5% 4.44%
30-39 2 12.5% 4.44%
40-49 1 6.25% 2.22%
50-59 2 12.5% 4.44%
60-69 5 31.25% 11.1%
70-79 4 25% 8.88%
The maximum incidence of malignancies was noted too be in the
7th
decade seen in 31.25% of malignancies closely followed by the 8th
decade affected in 25%.
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AGE INCIDENCE FOR MALIGNANT TUMOURS
12.50%
4.44%
12.50%
4.44%6.25%
2.22%
12.50%
4.44%
31.25%
11.10%
25%
8.88%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
3rd
decade
4th
decade
5th
decade
6th
decade
7th
decade
8th
decade
Age incidence of malignantparotid tumors
Overall incidence
4. Presentation
Presentation No. of cases Percentage Overall
percentage
Swelling with
pain
4 25% 8.88%
Painless swelling 12 75% 26.67%
Facial nerve
palsy
6 37.5% 13.33%
Nodes 8 50% 17.78%
Skin 4 25% 8.89%
Deep lobe
involvement
2 12.5% 4.44%
Discharge 1 6.25 2.22%
Recurrence 6 37.5% 13.33%
Mobility
restricted
5 31.25% 11.11%
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It was noted that half the cases of malignant parotid tumours
presented with enlarged cervical nodes and a significant number of cases
(37.5%) had associated facial nerve palsy.
AGE INCIDENCE FOR MALIGNANT PAROTID TUMOURS
25%
75%
37.50%
50%
25%
12.50%
37.50%31.25%
6.25%
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
Swellin
g with
pain
Painle
ss sw
elling
Facia
l nerv
e pal
sy
NodesSk
in
Deep lobe in
volve
ment
Discharg
e
Recurre
nce
Mobilit
y rest
ricte
d
Percentage
Overall percentage
FNAC
LESION Total no. Of
positives
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma 6
Acinic cell carcinoma 3
Adenoid cystic carcinoma nil
Adenocarcinoma nil
Carcinoma pleomorphic adenoma 2
Malignant cells 3
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With FNAC it was seen that 14 malignant tumors were detected.
The final histopathology report showed that a total of 16 malignant
parotid lesions were present.
It was seen that there were several errors in the detection of
malignant lesions, not only regarding the type of lesion that was detected
but in fact many were concluding a wrong result
Sensitivity = 87.5%
Specificity = 100%
Positive predictive value = 100%
Negative predictive value = 93.55%
2. TREATMENT MODALITIES:
Surgical modality was the mainstay treatment for most cases and
the most commonly performed surgery was total parotidectomy, it
comprised around 37.5%. Also neck dissection was performed in 31.5%
of the cases.
82
Surgery No. of cases Percentage Overall
percentage
Total conservative
parotidectomy
6 37.5% 13.33%
Radical
parotidectomy(including
extended radical
parotidectomy)
4 25% 8.89%
Completion
parotidectomy
2 12.5% 4.44%
Neck dissection 5 31.25% 11.11%
Non-surgical
management
4 25% 8.89%
Other modalities
Radiotherapy was used in almost all cases, either in the form of
palliation or post-operatively as an adjuvant. Adjuvant radiotherapy was
given in 62.5% of the cases of malignancies and as palliation in 31.25%
of cases. Chemotherapy was given as an adjuvant in one case where the
diagnosis was Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (CHOP Regimen) and as
palliation 1 case.
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TREATMENT OF PAROTID MALIGNACIES
37.50%
25%12.50%
25%
25% TOTAL PAROTIDECTOMY
RADICAL PAROTIDECTOMY
COMPLETIONPAROTIDECTOMY
NON-SURGICAL
NECK DISSECTION
3. POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS:
The most common post-operative complication noted in this group
of patients was facial palsy due to injury to the facial nerve, seen in 50%
of the cases. Also seroma formation was noted in 31.25% of the patients
who underwent surgery. One patient had vocal cord palsy, due to the
extensive dissection and resection of the infiltrative tumour.
COMPLICATION NO. OF
CASES PERCENTAGE
OVERALL
PERCENTAGE
VII nerve palsy 8 50% 17.78%
Seroma 5 31.25% 11.11%
Flap necrosis 2 12.5% 4.44%
Vocal cord palsy 1 6.25% 2.22%
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POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS FOR MALIGNANT
TUMOURS
50%
31.25%
12.50%
6.25%
17.78%
11.11%
4.44% 2.22%
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
VII nerve
palsy
Seroma Flap
necrosis
Vocal cord
palsy
PERCENTAGE AMONGMALIGNANT TUMORS
OVERALL PERCENTAGE
85
DISCUSSION
The comparative analysis of the study was made with other
published studies and the following results were obtained.
1. COMPARISON OF SEX INCIDENCE BETWEEN OUR
INSTITUTION AND VARIOUS CENTRES:
Institution KMC
M D Anderson
cancer center8
Shaw Tsai et
al6
Male:female 1:1.25 1.02: 1 1.03:1
Male 20 77 53
Female 25 75 55
1
1.25
1.02 11.03 1
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
Male Female
KMCH
M D Anderson
Shaw Tsai et al
Our centre showed a slightly higher incidence among females in
comparison to other centres.
86
1. FNAC COMPARISON BETWEEN OUR INSTITUTION AND
VARIOUS CENTRES
CENTRE KMC
M D ANDERSON
CANCER CENTRE8
Italy, picconi
et al14
SPECIFICITY 93.75% 86% 99%
SENSITIVITY 93.33% 82% 81%
PPV 96.87% 85% 93%
NPV 96.77% 86% 98%
FNAC COMPARISON AMONG VARIOUS CENTRES
86%82%
99%
81%
93.75%
93.33%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
120.00%
SENSITIVITY SPECIFICITY
KMC
MD ANDERSONCANCER CENTRE
L.O.PICCONI et al
87
2. Incidence of various lesions among institutes:
Centre
NON-
NEOPLASTI
C LESIONS
BENIGN
TUMORS
MALIGNANT
TUMORS
KMCH 15.55% 48.89% 35.56%
M D ANDERSON8 7.14% 43.51% 49.35%
Shaw Tsai et al6 13.89% 77.81% 8.3%
15.55%
7.14%
13.89%
48.89%
43.51%
77.81%
35.56%
49.35%
8.30%
0.00% 20.00
%
40.00
%
60.00
%
80.00
%
100.00
%
120.00
%
KMCH
M D ANDERSON
SHAW TSAI et al
NON-NEOPLASTIC LESION
BENIGN TUMOR
MALIGNANT TUMOR
It was seen that among all the centers results for most common
benign and malignant lesions were corresponding with each other, with
pleomorphic adenoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma respectively.
88
LESION BENIGN LESION MALIGNANT TUMOR
KMCH PLEOMORPHIC
ADENOMA (44.44%)
MUCOEPIDERMOID
CARCINOMA (6.67%)
MD
ANDERSON8
PLEOMORPHIC
ADENOMA (24.68%)
MUCOEPIDERMOID
CARCINOMA (5.19%)
L.O. Piccioni
et al 14
PLEOMORPHIC
ADENOMA(57.85%)
MUCOEPIDERMOID
CARCINOMA(2.85%)
INCIDENCE OF PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA AND MUCO-
EPIDERMOID CARCINOMA AMONG THE INSTITUTES
KMCH
M D
ANDERSO
N
L.O P
ICCIP
NI et a
l
PLEOMORPHIC
ADENOMA
0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%
PLEOMORPHIC ADENOMA
MUCOEPIDERMOID CARCINOMA
89
3. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT:
Superficial
parotidectomy
Total
conservative
parotidectom
y
Total
parotidetom
y with facial
nerve
resection
Radical
parotide
ctomy
Neck
dissection Others
KMCH 53.33% 13.33% 8.89% 11.11% 13.33%
Nagarkar et
al24
79.17% 12.5% 4.17% 4.17% 4.16%
Acar A, et al
25
74.4% 16.28% 6.98% - 13.95% 2.32%
In our study it was found that the other surgeries performed were
completion parotidectomy, incision drainage and excision biopsies which
corresponded with other studies.
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT AT VARIOUS CENTRES
53.33%13.33%
8.89%
79.17%12.50%
4.17%
74.40%16.28%
0.00% 20.00% 40.00% 60.00% 80.00%
KMCH
Nagarkar et
al
Acar A et al RADICAL PAROTIDECTOMY
TOTAL CONSERVATIVEPAROTIVE
SUPERFICIAL PAROTIDECTOMY
90
OTHER TREATMENT MODALITIES:
Radiotherapy was used as a postoperative adjuvant management in
most cases of malignant tumors.
POST OPERATIVE
RADIOTHERAPY
KMCH 62.5%
Acar A et al25
84.4%
Nagarkar et al24
20%
4. Postoperative complications
Most common complication of surgery was noted to be facial nerve
palsy, transient or permanent.
POSTOP
COMPLICATION
FACIAL
NERVE
PALSY
SEROMA/
HEMATOMA
FLAP
NECROSIS/
INFECTION
PAROTID
FISTULA
KMCH 20% 20% 4.44% 4.44%
Acar A et al 25
30.1% 5.8% 4.6% 3.4%
Nagarkar et al24
29.17% - - 8.33%
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POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS AT VARIOUS CENTRES
20%
30.10%29.17%
20%
0
5.80%4.44%
3.40%
8.33%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
KMCH Acar A et al Nagarkar et al
FACIAL NERVE PALSY
SEROMA/ HEMATOMA
PAROTID FISTULA
92
CONCLUSION
The analysis of the data of the study conducted at our institution
provided us with the following results:
1. Parotid lesions comprised of the most common salivary gland lesions
in our hospital.
2. Amongst the various lesions it was noted that benign tumours were
the most common and the least common were non-neoplastic
disorders.
3. The sex incidence showed a similar distribution among both males
and females with the ratio being 1:1.25.
4. The mean age of presentation was 49 yearsand it was seen that the
4th and 7th
decades where the predominant age group for occurrence
in case of benign and malignant tumours respectively.
5. The lesions which were predominant in the non-neoplastic, benign
and malignant tumours groups where abscess, pleomorphic adenoma
and mucoepidermoid carcinomas respectively. These were found to
be consistent with the comparison made with world statistics.
6. FNAC correlated in a total of 39 out of 45 cases, i.e.86.67% of the
cases.
The sensitivity and specificity for detection of benign tumors was
found to be 93.75% and 100% respectively. In the case of malignant
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tumours the sensitivity and specificity was found to be 87.5% and 100%
respectively.
8. Patients presenting with facial nerve palsy was seen more amid the
malignant tumors.
9. Most commonly performed surgery was superficial parotidectomy.
Completion parotidectomy was performed in 2 cases and both were
malignant tumors with recurrence.
10. Facial nerve palsy and seroma formation were the commonest
complication noted post-operatively.
11. Radiotherapy was the most common non-surgical modality used
and administered more commonly post-operatively.
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PROFORMA
NAME AGE & SEX IP No.
OCCUPATION SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS
ADDRESS
HISTORY
PRESENTING HISTORY:
SWELLING DURATION DISCHARGE PAIN
SYMPTOMS OF FACIAL NERVE INVOLVEMENT
OTHER
PAST:
EXPOSURE TO RADIATION TREATMENT FOR SIMILAR LESION
PERSONAL
ALCOHOL SMOKING TOBACCO/ BETEL NUT CHEWING
EXAMINATION:
GENERAL EXAMINATION :
BUILD & NUTRITION
ANAEMIA CLUBBING LYMPH NODE ENLARGEMENT
LOCAL EXAMINATION:
NUMBER SITE SIZE SHAPE SKIN SURFACE
INDURATION
WARMTH TENDERNESS CONSISTENCY MOBILITY
BI-DIGITAL PALPATION
FACIAL NERVE INVOLVEMENT
REGIONAL LYMPH NODE ENLARGEMENT
INVESTIGATIONS:
FNAC REPORT
BLOOD INVESTIGATIONS : Hb% ESR TC & DC
RADIOLOGICAL:
USG SWELLING
CT HEAD AND NECK
TREATMENT
SURGERY
OTHER MODALITY USED
POST – OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IF ANY AND MANGEMENT
HISTO-PATHOLOGICAL REPORT:
Name
Age &
Sex IP No. Prev Sx Side Size Past History Habits Duration
VII Nerve
Involvement Mobility
Discharg
e Skin Nodes Pain
Deep
Lobe FNAC HPE Surgery Other Findings Other Rx
P.O.
Complications
Jayaeshwari 55/F 232 no left 6x5cm nil nil 3 years nil mobile nil free
level IB,II,
III, IV,V nil nil ChSA NHL
Lt. RP +
RND muscle
infiltration
CHOP
Regimen left VC plasy
Palaniammal 38/F 289 no left 4x5cm nil
tobacco
chewing 3 months nil mobile nil free nil nil nil MEC MEC- LG Lt TCP nil nil seroma
Mahalakshmi 48/F 258 no left 3x3cm nil nil 1 year nil mobile nil free level II nil nil RA RA Lt SP nil nil nil
Karthiga 21/F 269 yes left 4x3cm
prev
swelling+ nil 6 months nil fixed nil
scar +,
skin
scarred level II nil involved ACCA AdCA
Lt
ERP+Level
II ND
facial nerve trunk
encased P.O. RT VII N
Palaniammal 60/f 303 yes right 4x5cm
parotid
abcess
drainage-
15yrs ago
tobacco
chewing 3 months nil mobile nil free nil yes involved
positive for
malignancy U.CA Lt. ERP
musccle
infiltration+,
zygomatico-
temporal P.O. RT VII N
Meenambal 75/F 52 no left 4X6cm nil
tobacco
chewing 6months nil fixed nil involved
Level
II,III,IV,V yes nil s/o malignancy Ad.CCA
Lt. TCP Lt.
RND
muscle
infiltration P.O. RT VII N
Ramasamy 62/M 652 yes right 5x7cm
prev
swelling+ smoking 8months nil mobile nil involved level II nil nil CXPA MPA Rt TCP
infiltration to
muscle, , all
margins +ve P.O. RT
seroma, flap
necrosis
Jayalakshmi 50/F 602 yes right 4x5cm
prev
swelling+ nil 1 year yes mobile nil free nil nil nil ACCA MEC- LG Rt CP
margins free,
node-reactive
hyperplasia P.O. RT
seroma, facial
palsy
Munusamy 72/M 386 no right 6x7cm nil nil 1 month yes nil yes ulceration
level IB,IA,
III nil nil
acute
supurative
inflammation MEC- LG Nil P.RT nil
Vasantha 65/F 1418 no left 7x7cm nil nil 1 1/2 years yes nil nil fixed level IB,II, yes nil MEC AdCA
Lt. ERP+
Lt. RND
muscle
infiltration,
arterial
encasement P.O. RT
Facial nerve
palsy
Ramasamy 70/M 55 no left 8x6cm nil
tobacco
chewing 1 year yes fixed nil free nil nil nil
s/o malignancy-
probably
mucoepidermo
id Ca MEC- HG nil nil P.RT nil
Citi Babu 64/M 1231 yes right 5x3cm nil nil 8months nil nil nil scar nil nil nil ACCA
cystic
neoplasm of
parotid Rt. CP nil P.O. RT nil
Guna Sundari 26/F 1327 yes right 5x2cm nil nil 7yrs nil mobile nil NIL level II nil nil MEC MEC-LG Rt TCP
lower facial
nerve trunk
involved P.O. RT
Facial nerve
palsy
Ravi 45/M 1240 no right 12x7cm nil smoking 6months nil fixed nil free nil yes nil CXPA CXPA nil P.RT
Facial nerve
palsy
Durga Devi 17/F 18419 no right 5x4cm nil nil 1week nil mobile nil NIL nil yes nil abscess Rt. I&D nil nil nil
Kanagavalli 37/F 14375 no left 6x4cm nil nil 10 days nil mobile nil nil nil yes nil abscess Rt. I&D nil nil nil
Jayalakshmi 39/F 12797 yes right 6x5cm nil nil 1 1/2 years nil mobile nil nil nil nil nil PA PA Rt. SP nil nil nil
Dhayalan 63/M 9176 no right 6x7cm nil nil 10months nil mobile nil nil nil nil nil MEC MEC-HG
Rt.
TCP+RND nil P.O. RT
seroma, flap
necrosis
Jayalakshmi 39/F 11147 no right 5x6cm nil nil 1 year yes mobile NIL NIL nil nil nil ACCA ACCA Rt TCP nil P.O. RT
seroma, facial
palsy
Arun Kumar 16/M 11952 no left 3x4cm nil nil 6months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil lipoma lipoma Lt. Ebx nil nil nil
Saroja 35/F 13343 no left 2x2cm nil nil 1year nil mobile nil NIL nil yes nil PA PA Lt. SP nil nil nil
Deepa 16/F 20123 no left 3x4cm nil nil 10days nil nil nil nil nil yes nil abscess Lt. I&D nil nil nil
Mosaraj Rathinam 54/M 18678 no right 5x6cm nil smoking 3 months nil mobile nil nil nil yes nil abscess
chronic
abscess Rt.SP nil nil nil
Appandu 65/M 24950 yes right 6x7cm nil nil 3 months nil mobile nil scar+ nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil nil
Matheena Beevi 63/F 17580 no right 6x4cm nil nil 7 months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil
Facial nerve
palsy
Mohideen 50/ M 25629 no left 8x6cm nil smoking 2 years nil mobile nil nil nil nil nil WT WT Rt.SP nil nil seroma
Govindaraj 42/M 23032 no right 5x4cm nil nil 9months nil mobile nil nil nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil nil
Rajagopal 57/M 1576 no left 6x5cm nil nil 6months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Lt.SP nil nil nil
Chinnamal 55/F 1657 no left 6x4cm nil nil 1 year nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Lt.SP nil nil nil
Satya 35F 12697 no right 5x4cm nil nil 8 months nil mobile nil nil nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil nil
Haridas 42/M 24561 no right 4x3cm nil nil 7 months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil cystic aspirate parotid cyst Rt.SP nil nil
seroma, parotid
fistula
Malliga 34/F 3568 no left 3x4cm nil nil 6 months nil mobile nil nil nil nil nil PA PA Lt.SP nil nil parotid fistula
thirunavukarasu 70/M 13321 no right 6x4cm nil nil 8 months yes fixed nil fixed
Level
II,III,IV nil nil MEC MEC-HG nil P.RT nil
Elumalai 29/M 1987 no right 3x4cm nil smoking 6 months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil nil
Velammal 60/F 15667 no left 5x6cm nil nil 1 year nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Lt.SP nil nil nil
Devaki 32/F 11451 no right 4x3cm nil nil 5months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil seroma
Dhanapal 49/M 12891 no right 5x3cm nil nil 7 months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil nil
Amutha 28/F 23013 no left 4x3cm nil nil 8 months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Lt.SP nil nil nil
Janaki Raman 33/M 30012 no right 6x4cm nil nil 1 1/2 years nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil nil
Jayanthi 47/F 23971 yes left 4x3cm nil nil 6 months nil mobile nil scar + nil nil nil PA PA Lt.SP nil nil seroma
Chellamai 52/F 1784 no left 5x4cm nil nil 9months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Lt.SP nil nil nil
Kumar 41/M 16671 no right 3x4cm nil nil 6 months nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil cystic aspirate PA Lt.SP nil nil seroma
Kamala 65/F 3224 no right 5x4cm nil
tobacco
chewing 1 year nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil nil
Kodeshwari 50/F 5030 no right 4x3cm nil nil 1 1/2 years nil mobile nil NIL nil yes nil C.SA C.SA Rt.SP nil nil nil
Bahadur 77/M 3903 no right 6x5cm nil nil 1 year nil mobile nil NIL nil nil nil PA PA Rt.SP nil nil nil
KEY TO MASTER CHART
CSA - Chronic Sialadenitis
MEC - Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
PA - Pleomorphic Adenoma
RA - Reactive adenitis
ACCA - Acinic cell tumor Carcinoma
Ad. CA - Adenoid cystic Carcinoma
UCA - Undifferentiated carcinoma
CxPA - Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma
WT - Warthin’s tumour
Inf - Inflammatory
PRT - Palliative RT
PORT - Postoperative RT
RP - Radical parotidectomy
TCP - Total conservative parotidectomy
SP - Superficial parotidectomy
ERP - Extended radical parotidectomy
CP - Completion parotidectomy
I&D - Incision and drainage
RND - Radical Neck Dissection